Top 15 Home Remedies for Morning Sickness

The anticlimax of morning sickness, for most women, is a return to reality after the overwhelming news of the promised addition to the family. Home remedies for morning sickness are as old as motherhood. Before we look at the 15 remedies in our list, let’s take a look at what morning sickness is.

80 percent of all pregnant women experience some form of morning sickness. Its onset is sometimes an indicator of pregnancy, but it is typically a later sign that arrives after a woman has already learned that she is pregnant; arriving in the 6th week after conception. Though the exact cause of morning sickness hasn’t been identified, research points to several factors as likely causes:

A rise in estrogen and progesteren levels which interrupt the body’s balance of chemistry.

The sudden appearance of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).

An increased sensitivity of smell, which over-stimulates nausea triggers.

Possibly a drop in blood sugar as the placenta begins to draw away energy from the body.

Whatever the cause of morning sickness these 15 home remedies for morning sickness can help you work your way through this unpleasant period of your pregnancy, but they are not all inclusive. With pregnancy, honest discussions about your body’s changes need to be discussed with your health care professional.

Top 15 Home Remedies for Morning Sickness

Foods to Avoid

Before adding to a list of home remedies for morning sickness, it is good to take a look at a few foods to avoid.

What to do:

Avoid spicy foods.

Reduce your intake of rich and fatty foods.

Eliminate greasy foods and fried foods.

How it works:
Though it varies from one woman to the next, these foods are the most likely to trigger a nauseas response.

Moderate Caffeine and Eliminate Artificial Sweeteners

The jury is still out on whether caffeine is good during pregnancy and whether it helps or exacerbates morning sickness, but there is no question about the ill effects of artificial sweeteners.

What to do:

Continue drinking coffee and caffeinated drinks if they don’t upset your stomach, but drink them in moderation.

If you use artificial sweeteners in your coffee, get rid of it.

Get rid of soft drinks and juices that contain artificial sweeteners.

How it works:
Caffeine can trigger nausea for pregnant women. Artificial sweeteners are a definite nausea trigger, besides being made up of dangerous chemicals.

Recommended foods

Having taken away particular foods, our list of home remedies for morning sickness would not be complete without adding a few that can help you get through this difficult period.

What to do:

Add avocados to your diet.

Consume plenty of meat, eggs, nuts and other high protein foods.

Cheese and yogurt should also be added to your diet.

How it works:
These particular foods have shown that they tend to ease the effects of morning sickness.

Ginger

Numerous studies have shown the benefits of ginger for reducing nausea and settling the stomach, so it is a major addition to our home remedies for morning sickness.

What to do:

Boil 2 Tbsp of grated ginger in a cup of water.

Allow the boiling water to simmer for 10 minutes.

Strain out the ginger, add lemon juice and honey as desired.

Sip this soothing tea slowly to help gain control over your upset stomach.

How it works:
The gingerols and shogaols found in ginger have been shown to greatly reduce nausea and vomiting, as well as aiding digestion.

Chamomile

One of the first things many of us think of when we’re nauseas is the desire to relax and settle things down. Chamomile is perfect for that and a great addition to our list of home remedies for morning sickness.

What to do:

Boil a cup of water and then turn off the heat.

After the water had cooled a few minutes, add 3 tsp dry chamomile flowers, cover and steep 10 minutes.

Fennel

If you like licorice, then fennel seeds are one of the home remedies for morning sickness that might appeal to you.

What to do:

You can chew on a few fennel seeds throughout the day, especially after meals.

You can also make a tea, by adding 1 tsp of crushed fennel seeds to a cup of boiling water. Steep the tea for a few minutes, strain out the seeds and sip this soothing drink.

How it works:
Fennel is not only a digestive aid, but also contains anesthetic properties as well.

Curry

Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine hails curry leaves as one of its home remedies for morning sickness, so we’ve added it to ours.

What to do:

Extract the juice of by crushing 15 to 20 curry leaves on a sieve.

Combine the curry juice with 2 tsp of lemon juice and some honey.

Sip this mixture 2 or 3 times daily.

How it works:
Curry contains a number of beneficial digestive enzymes, but also helps to sooth the stomach.

Wrapping it Up

Morning sickness doesn’t have to completely kill your pregnancy buzz. You can gain some control over it through the use of these top 15 home remedies for morning sickness. If you have used any of these remedies, be sure to share in the comments below or suggest other remedies not listed here.

Peter Biskind

Peter has a background in IT and has been more or less of a gadget enthusiast for all of his teenage and college years. He spend the first few years of his working life reviewing consumer electronics like cameras and phones.

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